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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
MUNICIPAL SUFFRAGE.

There was Il great profusion Of button
hole boqusts and soft-headed buncombe on
the occasion OF the passage Of the munich
pal suffrage bill, at Topeka, on Friday last.
1t is probably not for Us to say that the
great majority Of women who were max
ing themselves conspicuous On that occa-
sion, would have been doing more for hui
manity and more for higher and better
civilization, had they been at home look
ing after the peace Of mind and happiness
of their husbands, fathers and sons. The
whole button-hole dencument bore
upon It's face the abundant evidence Of a
preconcerted Job therefore fell fat. Mr..
Hatfield of this city, we note, came 10 the
fore as Il champion of this boquet-in-poli
tics business. We suppose he represented
his own sentiments It's very certain that
he did not represent that CT his constitu-
ency We doubt very much If there can
be found five hundred men in this entire
city who favor The idea of women in politics
or in public life. We will 90 farther and
say that We don't believe that there can be
found five hundred women in Wichita
who endorse the movement, or half that
number who. if left TO their own intuitions
and to their own high ideal Of Worans
sphere and power, that viii be found at
the ward polls in Wichita on next election
day They know as we'll as we know that
these women who annually tramp the
country over, and some OF whom are at
Topeka now, plying.their powers in favor
Of female suffrage, are not doing 1t for the
love If human kind, or in the expectation
OF increasing the happiness Of their sons,
II usbanls and homes, but that all this but
ton, hole boqueting and political loafiBg is
with view Of getting themselves into
public life, IN securing political place and
public recognition, without any reference
to the designs Of their Creator the welfare |
or the status OF the future home, or of the !
present results to their own sons, husbands !
and daughters.
For cur own part, rather than that even |
q ma iority Of our wives, sisters and daugh
tiers should go into politics we would pre-
fer to relegate the franchise to a minimum
number or to place it entire in the hands Of
men who had reached the advanced age Of
sixty or seventy wears
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
From the Emporia Republican.

From the Enporia Republican.
| hope that you appreciate that there are
among the women who read your paper
those who fully approve of every word
that you say in behalf of the quiet woman
who is not clamOring for the ballot Not
all the feet or furlongs of petitions sent into
the legislature will prove that these uneasy
| spirits who are going up and down the
earth demanding the ballot represent the
women of our country. They assume that
they do. but even heavy and long as these
petitions are, little calm thinking
would convince any fair minded man or
woman that there are more, vastly more,
women in Kansas who did not petition for
suffrage than who did 50 petition. We all
know the methods, too, of some of those
who circulate petitions, and they are in
many respects like the list of Dead Souls"
that the Russian slave owner pays tax
upon. But admitting that every name
upon the list of petitioners for womans
suffrage is the name of a'bona fide anxious
woman who is ready 10 teal. her hair if
she is not going TO have a chance to vote,
even then it is not proved that the women
Of the country are woman srlfragiSts. |
acknowledge that [ once leaned a little
toward Womans suffrage, but the more
have thought Of the matter, the more
ain convinced that neither the world
nor women will be made better thereby.
claim that the suifragist is not the best
friend of women, and claim too that those
who think as | do are earnest honest, loyal
friends OF my sex. If those who want to
vote should do so, and shoulder all the re-
sponsibility, | would like to let them try it
long enough to make them tired, but they
hy voting would draw US all into posi-
ton of grave responsibility that we do not
seek. When | can stand upon the threSh-
hold Of my home and see that within that
home the wife, mother and friend has
completely filed her mission: and then
looking out upon the world, see the fields
where love, mercy, gen'leness and charity
could work one whole life away, and then
leave so much undone that the grave would
close over heart that was still aching, be
cause in one life there was SO little chance
to liyc-when | can see that a woman can
fill these spheres and then receive the re
ward of well done" then, perhaps, my
choice might be to broaden my sphere out
into politics. Bat not yet For the love
OF woman, not yet. 4 WOMAN.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
a TERRIBLE AFFAIR.
The Sad Death of Bright Sedgwick
County Boy.

county BOY.
To the Editor of the Eagle
Thomas and William, the sons of Mr.
Peter !yilkie, of West Gypsum township,
on last Tuesday were out hunting to-
gether Cd the farm, and on approaching a
pond on some part of the adjoining farm
they saw some ducks, and in order to get
within shot range of them they had to
make their way through a barb wire fence.
While getting through the fence Toms
gun accidently went off, the contents
entering his. brothers brain. Death was
almost instantaneous; the boy only lived
about five hours after the sad occurrence
The best of doctors skill was sought, but
of no avail-death, the messenger Of peace
was come and WAS claiming his prey. His
blow in this instance, as in all instances,
fell where il was most deeply felt. Will
liam was a very bright, intelligent boy,
aged - years, and the joy of his mother,
who is left heart broken over the loss Of
her darling boy. Mother, grieve not; thy
loved one is fallen asleep in Jesus. Our
faithful friend arranges all matters for His
own glory and for Our benefit. Remem-
Der the gracious declaration, that call
things work together for good TO them
who love God in relation to our pilgrim
age on earth and also in regard TO our pas
sage through the valley of the shadow of
death This great Shepherd has promised
to be with Us and to comfort us with his
rod and staff. when heart and flesh fail
he will be the strength of our heart and
our portion forever Precious in the
sight of the Lord is the death Of our loved
ones. The deceased was Inferred yester-
day in East Gypsum cemetery, where the
funeral service was conducted by the pas
tor of Knox Presbyterian church. The
funeral was largely attended. Nearly cv
eryone in the community turned out, pay
inc their last tribute of respect to the dead.
A few short years Of evil past,
We reach the happy shore,
Where death divided friends at last
Shall meet to part no more.
7. J. IRWIN,
FphruaOV II 1887
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
CONWAY SPRINGS, KAN.

To the Editor OF the Eagle
Our city is already begiRning to feel the
effects Of the spring boom which is sure to
drop down upon Us There is an upward
movement all along the line The For;
Smith railroad viii soon be throwing dirt
this way, which will advance our interests
very materially.
y meeting was held last evening to per
feet the organization Of a board Of trade.
The meeting was well attended and con
siderable enthusiasm manifested. The
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
written for the Eagle.
TO HON. RODOLPH HATFIELD:
IF Too.

Hail honored son of Wichita!
Thou statesman of the silver tongue,
Who plead for freedom, justice, law
La pieadings wise, sagacious, strong.
Thy peerless city, steep'e-crowned,
Proclains with pride, thou art her son,
And Freedom eTstwbile niarble-bound,
Bends smiling Ger thy triumphs Won
Long may thy unclaimed spirit scar,
Be thine bright, enduring name,
And voman's grateful heart shall prove
Her praise with deathless mee1 OF fame
Champion of all, of bond and free!
We feel our pulses thrill.
That thy wise brain and silver tongue
Hath rent cloud of human H.
Proud Liberty in woman's guise,
Smiles from the capitohan dome,
And womans grateful heart and voice
Shall bid thee welcome home.
Wichita, Feb. Is, 81 M. E. LEASE.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
REGRETS WATERLOO.

Despite the howl of the British journals
and q few sGured Republican and Demo
cratic sheets Of America, and the Topeka
Capital, against Senator ingalls,, his speech
has made him the most talked about and
the most popular man in the T. s. senate
The American people just revel in the
sentiments of that speech. There are few
Americans who do not regret Waterloo.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
PLUMB AND VEST.


From the Glese- Democrat
Senator Plumb does not claim 20 lie an
orator, bst he made brief speech the
other day which secured 800 additional
miles Of railway postal service for his state
Seseral speeches have also 6eel made lately
by Senator Vest who is nothing If not elo-
Quent, il the opinion of his admirers; but
II they have profted Missouri by 50 much
as a single new nlail bag. the fact has failed
"a get into the newspapers
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13

Apropos the subject of presidential tim
Der for 1883, which is much talked of now
we believe that Blaine for president, and
ingalls, for vice president would carry two.
thirds of the Irish vote il the election were
to take place right now No Rum, Ro
manism and Rebellion dodge could change
the sult.-Wichits Nation.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13

board elected B. D. Rowell president, A.
Barnett vice-president, c. N. Phoenix, sec
rotary aad G. b. Armstrong treasurer.
Mr. Gamer is setting out trees on the
north and south sides of the Springs and
otherwise improving them.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13
WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

Februaoy II, 1887.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13

The proposed constitutional amendment
to submit the question of prohibition to the
people has been reported favorably in the
Texas senate
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13

The officers Of the state assembly of the
Knights of Labor took total abstinence
pledge during their term of Office This
action is worthy OF example.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-13

The EAGLE wants the Kansas legislature
10 spend day in Wichita before the SEES
sion closes Marsh" promises to return
them all to their duties strictly sober Prob
ably there is nothing else in which they can
engage that would be less detrimental to
the interests of the people Of the state
Saratoga Sun.
However that may be they are coming.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
FuneraI of MT. Huro,a Child.

The funeral of little Florentina A. Hugo, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Philip Hugo, who died last Sunday after 8 short illness, took place from it's parents residence, 470 Elm street, yesterday afternoon, attended by a very large number of relatives and friends and also a number of City Hall officials. The Rev. Father Schaele of the St. Boniface church oficia.ed at the house and grave. Mir. and Mrs. Hugo have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement, this being the death of their third child within the last two years. The little baby was en. closed in handsome velvet casket. Stahl 6 Hegel were the undertakers. The floral tributes were quite numerous and beautiful including an elegant floral piece from the City Hall officials. The interment yas in the family lot in St. Bernard's cemetery.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
THE srARRuck OFFER

The CttY's Finance Committee Hear
 MT. Starbuck and MT. Stevenson
 The Derby Extension The Derbv,s
 Mortgages.
 The members of the board of finance as they filed into the Mayors office last evening wore very mysterious looks. The meeting was called for an informal discussion among the com mittee members as to the different offers made for the oity's interest in the Derby road. The meeting was called to order by Mayor York, the doors were closed and Clerk Shanley announced that the committee had gone into executive session.
 Shortly after the meeting had begun Colonel William H. Stevenson accompanied by Mr. w. H. Starbuck, the gentleman who makes the offer known as the ''Starbuck'' offer to the city for the Derby, were admitted into the Mayors office. The executive ses- sion was then resumed Aas far as any other outsiders were concerned.
 The meeting was long one. At the close it was announced that MT. Stevenson had told the committee that the 'Starbuck" offer would be modified SO as to include the pay ment of the first mortgage bonds of the Derby road and will put the second mortgage bonds in the place of the first bonds. He guaranteed that competing line of steamboats would run from Starln's dock and no freight discriminations against New Haven would be allowed. MT. Stsrbuck repeated his offer to buy the Derby and as sented to all the statements made by Colonel Stevenson.
 The members of the board asked many questions of MT. Starbuck and Colonel Ste venson and were fully enlightened as to the different phases of the Starbuck offer.
 The board will meet Thursday evening at p. m. when an open meeting will be held to discuss the StaIbuck offer and the offer of the Consolidated road.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
THE GREATEST.
Barnum's Immense Aggregation in
 This City Next Saturday,.

Barnum's Immense Aggregation in
 This City Next Saturday.
 The present season forms the seventh in the compact that binds together P. T. Bar- num's greatest show on earth and the great London circus, the two biggest shows this country ever produced, and now and for evermore from this time out vertically one inseparab1e enterprise under the firm name of P. T. Barnum & Co. In presenting the magnificent combination this year it can safely be said that everything of any value as an object of pleasure, source of amuse- ment and laughter, or that produces delight, affords instruction, causes wonder, creates astonishment, or in any way conduces to the innocent recreation of the public is this year to be found within it's mammoth tents. Five hundred thousand dollars has been ex- pended in purchasing novelties, features, wonders and marvels, which, added to those already possessed by these monarchs of the show world renders the exhibition truly an inn mense one ill each and all it's many depart ments. To enumerate it's myriads of enterpris- ing features would be to occupy too much space; suffice it that the show consists of a triple circus with three full companies in three big rings, elevated stage performances.
 
 the numberless thrilling races, museum of living human and other wonders, two mon- ster double menageries of the rarest wild beasts, birds and reptiles, an elephant pa vilion containing herd of those big ami. mals, besides clown elephant and others, all trained. The huge canvas has seating ca pacity of 10000 and. covers fully eight acres of ground, while the other tents are simply numberless. Four trains of cars are necessary to transport the stock, cages and material; and the payroll contains the enor nous number of eight hundred names-tru. ly a mammoth show-210 persons employed if, advance in various capacities, and 800 is stated as the number of its performers, who are to be seen in 100 acts of a startling char acter. The great free parade will take place the morning the show arrives, after whict two performances will be given, at 9 and { D. m. The big show will be here next Sat urday.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Brief Mention.


 The best printing at Dorman's.
 A new eight-inch water main is being laid on Artisan street.
 Dr. Eliot succeeds Dr. c. P. Lindsley as physician at the County jail.
 Soft and delicate, invigorating and strengthening Yellow label musty ale.
 Arthur O. Thompson of No. 40 Elm street sails for Europe on the Umbria Saturday.
 Rev. E. E. Atwater and wife sail for Glas- gow, June 30. They will spend seven weeks abroad.
 Rockville has an American band, new organization It will be here in the parade June 17th.
 The family of MT. Frederick Baldwin of Lawrence street are at the Greenleaf cottage at Short Beach.
 Miss Emeline Hayes of Olive street was given surprise party last night by Rescue lodge, I. O. G. T.
 Ex-Assessor Griswold I. Gilbert attained his eightieth birthday yesterday. May he live to be centenarian.
 The Ladies' Benevolent society of Calvary Baptist church hold cake and ice cream festival this Wednesday evening.
 The congregation of Calvary Baptist church decide on Friday evening whether or not to hold services during July and August.
 At the annual meeting of the Air Line rail road company in Middletown yesterday the old directors and officers were re elected.
 General E. $. Greeley's daughter and Miss Pauline, daughter of MT. Herrick P. Frost, are among the students of Wellesley college. Miss Esther Hawley, of Birmingham, has come to New Haven to assume charge of one of the departments of the orphan asylum. The Home woolen mills of Beacon Falls, employing 500 hands, will shut down for an indefinite period July 1st. The stockholders want change made in the business of some sort
 Mr. c. w. Clark, the slater who fell twen- ty-fve feet last Saturday, continues to i'm prove and his physician, Dr. Stetson, said yesterday that his prospects of recovery were good.
 The Rev. Father Kennedy, of Birmingham, will sail on the Inman steamer City of Rich mond for a tour through Ireland, England, France and other foreign countries, on the 18th inst.
 The members of the Shepherds lodge, F. and A. M., of Naugatuck, are making ar- engagements for an interesting meeting this evening, the occasion being the visit of the district deputy from New Haven.
 The Boys branch of the Young Mems Christien association give a strawberry and ice cream festival at the rooms, 721 Chapel street, tonight. A musical entertainment will be given during the evening.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
GKANR SPECTACLE

For the Thousands Who Will Be On
 East Rock Monument Day The
 North Atlantic squadron Ordered
 Here For The Day-A Memorable
 Naval Event Here over one Hundred
 Years Ago.
 The Register enquiries "Will the harbor hold them ?"-referring to the order by the Secretary of War directing the North Allan tic squadron, U. s. N, to come to this port to participate in the events incident to tine grand dedication of New Haven's soldiers and sailors monument next week Friday.
 Our harbor and ofing were on July 5, 1779, occupied by an English fleet of AS vessels with 5000 soldiers and sailors on board. This was the time when the British captured New Haven. President Stiles in his diary says fifteen of these vessels were full-rigged ships.
 The Connecticut Journal (predecessor of the JOURNAL AND CoURIER) of July 2 says: "About o'clock on the morning of the 9th inst. fleet consisting of the Camilla and Scorpion, men-of-war, with tenders, trans ports, etc., to the number of 4S, commanded by Commodore Sir George Collier, anchored off West Haven. They had on about 3 ,000 land forces, commanded by Major General Tryon; about l, 800 of whom under BrigadieI General Garth landed at West Haven," etc. Says prominent New Havener, speaking of the capacity of our harbor and etfing: ''These vessels (referring to the above heet) would have landed their troops on Oyster Point had it not been for the Black Rock fort, which opened 0 spirited fire and compelled the enemy to land at Savin Rock and the Lighthouse Point, and after the Rock fort was captured large portion ot the fleet entered the harbor. Now, what a fine thing it will be for such fleet as the North Atlantic squadron to come here, and what an enjoyable sight it will be to see an American squadron in line of battle if you choose, flying the blessed stars and stripes in our harbor. There is more water inside the breakwater at low tide than on Sandy Hook bar, and no finer roadstead is to be found than off Savin Rock inside of the pro- posed west breakwater, deep and capaclous enough to accommodate the navies of Flu rope, which the said navies will be sure to realize as fact if ever allowed to enter Long Island Sound. During the rebellion large ocean steamers came up to our wharVes ana embarked trcops-the Cahawba for instance and the numerous ocean steamers that have loaded arms here for Europe abundant ly prove that our harbor has large accommo- tions and can be utilized.
 tWhat fine sight it will be from the top of East Rock for the thousands there to v1ew from that elevation, four hundred feet above sea-level, on Monument day this fine fleet lying in squadron with guns booming forth as if in appreciation of the patriotic efforts of the citizens of New Haven city and town and to commemorate the noble deeds of our il- lustrious soldiers and sailors Of the four wars. One might conceive of the spirits of the gallant Hillhouse, Sherman, Hale, Hull, Gregory and Foote and others of our soldiers and sailors lowering over the town thai day; the spirit of their patriotic deeds will ,and let us show by our efforts that we appreciate their work so well done"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
KfmberlV-WiIsOn.

MT. Augustus H. Kimberly, of the house of Stoddard, Kimberly & O., and Mrs. Cor nelia M. Wilson were married last evening at 7:30 at 209 Orange street. Mrs. Wilson is a daughter of the late George Hoadley, once a prominent carriage manufacturer of this city and who erected the Hoadley building. Her first husband MT. Wilson, died some years ago. and the lady has private fortune. The honeymoon will partly be spent in Wiseon- sin, as the couple intend making an exten- sive wedding tour throughout the West The Among those present were Congressman French of Seymour, General Merwin, Cap tain c. H. Townshend, the Messrs. Bristol and other well known and prominent gentle men
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
THE FIFTH c. ".
The Dedication of Their Monument RattIeSeId of GeffEshurm.

Enc Dedication of Their Monument
 on the Battlefield of Gettysburg.
 Company c of the Fifth c. V. was recruit ed in New Haven, Company D in Waterbury and Company E in Seymour. very inter esting programme has been prepared for the annual reunion and dedication of the regi- ments monument at Gettysburg August 9th next.
 The plan of the trip to Gettysburg is to leave Jersey City on the evening of August 8, arriving at Gettysburg at 6 o'clock the next morning. After breakfast the party will take carriages to the monument, where the dedi- catory exercises will occur at 9 o'clock. These will last about half an hour and the carriages will return by way of Culp's Hill on the right the whole line, past Cemetery Hill, National Cemetery, Peach Orchard, Devils Den, etc., to Little Round Top, about five miles, get ting to the hotel in time for dinner and with good appetite. The carriages will accom- modate seven or eight persons each and the drivers will make special effort to point out all historic points along the route. At 3 o'clock the annual reunion will be held in the hall of the local Grand Army post. Dur ing the afternoon the excursionists may hire the carriages at low prices and visit the Con- federate battle line, the drivers as before pointing out all places of interest. At 5 o'clock the party will leave by train, reaching New York about in thes morning of the 10th.
 The committee appointed at the last. re- union, ,who have made the necessary arrange ments for holding the next reunion at Gets tysburg, are J. B. Lewis, George b. Chap man, William s. Coggswell, E. V. Preston, D. B. Hamilton and B. D. Marvin.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-06-08
Welded.

Edward R. Sargent, son of J. B. Sargent, and Miss Helen Lawton, sister in-law of John B. Darlington, were married at six o'clock yesterday afternoon at the house of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Darlington on Elm street. The bride has made her home with Mrs. Car rington for the past year. The ceremony was performed in the presence of many rela- lives and friends of the bride and groom by Rev. Dr. Harwood of Trinity church. W. S. Silsby of Seneca Falls, N. Y., classmate of the groom in Yale 80, was best man, and Miss May and Ellen P. Sargent, his sisters, were bridesmaids. Dr. w. c. Daggett and J. D. Sargent were the ushers.